Title: Diabetic Divinity Candy
Categories: Diabetic Candy
Yield: 24 Servings
| 3 | | Egg whites |
| 3 | c | Sugar |
| 2/3 | c | Light corn syrup |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | c | Coarsely chopped pecans |
| 6 | | Candied cherries,quartered |
Warm egg whites in large bowl for 1 hr.Line a 11x7x1 1/2 in. pan with waxed
paper.in heavy 3 qt.pan,combine sugar,corn syrup & 3/4 c. water.Cook over
low heat,stirring,till sugar dissolves.Bring to a boil.Cook without
stirring to 260 degrees on candy thermometer.Let cool slightly.At 150
degrees F. beat egg whites and salt to stiff peaks.gradually pour hot syrup
over egg whites,beating constantly at high speed for 5 min.With a wooden
spoon,beat in the rest of the ingredients till it looks dull.turn into pan
till firm.Cut into 24 pieces.Store in waxed paper. yield:24 pieces
exchange:1 piece = 3 fruit,1/2 fat calories:1 piece = 159 calories